There are more old drunkards than old doctors.

In short, I conceive that great part of the miseries of mankind are brought upon them by the false estimates they have made of the value of things, and by their giving too much for their whistles.

The Sting of a reproach, is the Truth of it.

If everyone is thinking alike, then no one is thinking.

Many a long dispute among divines may be thus abridged: It is so; It is not so. It is so; it is not so.

Here is my Creed. I believe in one God, creator of the Universe. That he governs it by his Providence. That he ought to be worshiped. That the most acceptable service we render him is doing good to his other children. That the soul of Man is immortal, and will be treated with justice in another life respecting its conduct in this.

In short, the way to wealth, if you desire it, is as plain as the way to market. It depends chiefly on two works, industry and frugality.